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Palazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi - Cafe in Esquilino, Rome
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Palazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi

Rome's grand 1880 ice-cream palace in Esquilino

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Esquilino |
$ Great value for Cafe
|
Tue-Sun 12:00-22:00 (reduced winter); closed Mon
| Last reviewed: Jun 2026

The Fassi family's monumental Palazzo del Freddo, a Roman gelato institution since 1880 in its cavernous marble-and-machinery hall near Piazza Vittorio. Classic gelato, sanpietrino and granita served in a working museum of the craft. Historic, artisanal, the antithesis of a neon counter.

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Quick answers about Palazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is Palazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi?
Palazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi is located in Esquilino, Rome, Via Principe Eugenio 65/67, 00185 Roma.
What are the opening hours of Palazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi?
Palazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi is open Tue-Sun 12:00-22:00 (reduced winter); closed Mon.
What is Palazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi best for?
Palazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi is especially popular for Gelato, Granita, Family outing.

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